Upgrading a Dell Dimension 8200 Series
 

I need to boost my memory in my Dell Dimension 8200. I go to dell's website and I see that memory costs over 300 just for one 528 module. Is there a less expensive way I can purchase a substitute memory module. I just don't know what Dell has to make their mother boards use Rambus.

Any Ideas?

Thanks

Ebay. I see that dell only ram on there all the time.

Newegg.com
Pricewatch.com
Mushkin.com
Crucial.com
Kingston.com

I also have a question about a Dell 8200 Series. I want to upgrade the hard drive, but I wasn't able to install XP in the new hard drive. I don't have too much computer knowledge, so I would appreciate it if somebody could help me out. Thanks in advance.

What harddrive? Just a regular blank PATA or SATA drive?

I'm sorry, this might be a stupid question but what is a PATA drive, and SATA drive?

I got a pretty nice deal on 2 512 sticks at CompUSA. I don't remember the exact cost, but I know I didn't spend over $150 total. Cost also has a lot to do with the type of RAM. Certain motherboards only take certain types of RAM. I know some types cost a lot more than others (I have no idea how the 'speed' of the types compare to eachother).

My Dimension 4400 uses type PC2100 RAM - you can find this in your user manual that came with the computer, or just read what it says on the RAM thats in there already.

Memory on this page should be good for the 8200 - http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...roperty&DEPA=1
There's no 512mb sticks there, but the memory has to be installed in pairs anyways.